Afcore.AQ

It allows to gain remote access to the affected computer.
It opens one or more ports to allow remote access to the computer.
It does not spread automatically using its own means.

Affected platforms:

Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95

First detected on:

May 1, 2006

Detection updated on:

May 1, 2006

Statistics

No

Proactive protection:

Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies

Brief Description

Afcore.AQ is a backdoor that allows hackers to gain remote access to the affected computer in order to carry out actions that compromise user confidentiality and impede the tasks performed on the computer.

It reduces the security level of the computer:
it opens one or more ports to allow remote access to the computer and takes action that compromises user confidentiality.

Afcore.AQ uses the following propagation or distribution methods:

Exploiting vulnerabilities with the intervention of the user: exploiting vulnerabilities in file formats or applications. To exploit them successfully it needs the intervention of the user: opening files, viewing malicious web pages, reading emails, etc.